Climbing the historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is a unique experience. The climb is self-paced and provides views from the tallest brick lighthouse in North America.
Buxton is a non-governmental community and a census-designated location on Hatteras Island (part of the Outer Banks) near Cape Hatteras. It is located in Dare County, North Carolina. Buxton had a population of 1,181 in 2020. Situated in the widest part of Hatteras Island, it is the largest community on Hatteras Island in both area and population.